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A Very Bad Thing

By: J.T. Ellison
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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From New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison comes a taut thriller about one author at the pinnacle of her career, whose past threatens to destroy everything she has—and everyone she knows.

A great writer knows when to deliver a juicy plot twist. But for one author, the biggest twist of all is her own murder.

With a number of hit titles and a highly anticipated movie tie-in, celebrated novelist Columbia Jones is at the top of her game. Fans around the world adore her. But on the final night of her latest book tour, one face in the crowd makes the author collapse. And by the next morning, she’s lying dead in a pool of blood.

Columbia’s death shocks the world and leaves Darian, her daughter and publicist, reeling. The police have nothing to go on—at first. But then details emerge, pointing to the author’s illicit past. Turns out many people had motive to kill Columbia. And with a hungry reporter and frustrated cop on the trail, her secrets won’t stay buried long. But how many lives will they shatter as the truth comes out?

©2024 by J.T. Ellison. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
Crime Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting
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Critic reviews

“This novel rewards readers who pay close attention to the clues. A fun, fast-paced thriller that keeps secrets until the very last page.”Library Journal

“A fun, fascinating, and finely crafted ‘whodunit’ murder mystery by the impressively talented novelist J.T. Ellison, A Very Bad Thing is a ‘must’…”Midwest Book Review

“Once again, J.T. Ellison hits it out of the park. A Very Bad Thing is twisting, juicy, suspenseful, and heartfelt—a single-sitting read. I couldn’t put it down.”—Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Unpredictable Twists • Engaging Storyline • Excellent Narration • Captivating Mystery • Great Voice Acting
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I cleaned & listened! Best time I’ve had cleaning my house in a long time! Suspenseful, to say the least! The ending I was teary-eyed. Immediately called my daughter to term her it’s a MUST READ! Enjoy! You’re in for a great ride😘

Awesome!

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The whole book was great up until the ending. Good twists. I liked the story in a story.

Good twists

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Didn’t hate it but it definitely wasn’t a favorite. Just felt kinda long considering you figure out what is happening fairly early on. The narrator was good but her voice was a little too soothing and made me want to fall asleep sometimes.

Just okay

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The writing and narration were excellent, but the plot was difficult to follow and I became bored trying to keep up.

Narrator was great- story was meh

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I really enjoyed this book. Good story and the narrator did a really great job.

Really enjoyed this!

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I did not expect the ending. Great story, many characters making it more complex. Overall great and easy listen!

End of Book

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I enjoyed this book a lot about each character and I was on edge thinking I knew how this would end and then nope not that. I am hopeful they will be a second book.

Hoping for a second

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A Very Bad Thing I'm afraid, ended up being a disappointing read. The book was way to long. Twice as long as it should have been. I found myself skimming just to get done. I Normally call it quits when a book doesn't hold my interest at the 20-25% mark but I kept going with this one. The writing wasn't terrible. The story was just too long with not much suspense. The narration was very good.

Too Long!

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Dramatic presentation. Story line is unbelievable the end is what i suspected. Suspenseful in parts.

Unbelievable

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The narrative skillfully maintained a sense of intrigue, constantly urging you to delve deeper into its mysteries. With many intricate layers woven throughout the thriller, each twist and turn adds depth to the plot, creating an engaging and captivating experience. Overall, it was a thoroughly entertaining story that kept you on the edge of your seat, eager to uncover what lay ahead.

There are many unexpected developments and changes.

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